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Convince my mom to let my buy a bunny.?
I'm trying to get my mom to let me buy a bunny. I'm 14 and very responsible. I have two dogs that are very large. They have shown both aggresion, curiosity, and have been afriad of small dogs/animals. I would plan on keeping this bunny in my room. I would pay for the bunny itself, its cage, and all of the things it needs like bedding and food and water. I would also clean it's cage at least once a week. I have approached my mother a few times asking her if I could get one, but every time its the same response; no. She claims that the dogs will get it, she has allergies, and that she doesn't want to take care of it when i go to college. I thought finding a bunny I really liked would help intice her. I was planning on going to a local pet store, but as I was reading about bunnies, I decided the SPCA would be better for the bunny and for me. I looked online at my local SPCA and found 2 really cute bunnies. One of them was 5 and one was 2. I thought the 5 year old would be better but it said that he didn't really like to be held. The 2 year old enjoyed being held and was a female. It also said that she was blind in one eye. It is very unfortunate, but the reality is that most people do NOT want a bunny with 1 bad eye. I have spent the past hour crying because my mom will not let me get it, and I have a feeling that it will be put to sleep, because nobody will want it and it is taking up space. I love animals and really want to slave this bunnies life. Are there any suggestions on how I can persuade my mom?
Thanks for any imput.
I've already told my mom that I will love her unconditionally and take care of her. I told her she won't have to do a thing except take me to get her and when I need to buy food or bedding.
And my friend just got one. Her bunny must be different because it loves to play. Yes, they are quite smelly, but if you change their cage frequently enough it doesn't get that bad. And I know that they poop alot, and I'm okay with that. Thats what they made soap, water, air freshener, and gloves for :)
I get good grades, do random acts of kindness for my parents(do the dishes when my brother has fallen asleep and won't get up so my mom will have to do them), but the clean room part, I'll get right on that. thanks to everyone who has answered so far.
7 Answers
- 1 decade ago
Personally i have never owned a bunny, but i have been in situations of begging to own pets.
Be straight forward with your mum, say that it would mean alot to you if you could save the bunny that may be put to sleep. Tell her you would love to care for one and will be extremely responsible for anything the bunny needs. Maybe ask this "Mum can we please see the bunny together and we can both decide there." (I understand she has allergies but she doesn't have to touch it) Ask her to come with you, maybe she might fall for its charms and one of the SPCA workers might mention how if no one wants it they will have to put it to sleep. If i was in your mums position i would probably say yes and if i said no i would blame myself for the death of the bunny.
Just beg darl, it's all you can do. That's what i did when i was younger my mother was against it completely about getting a pet but i begged and begged till it got to her head, hahaa. Now she is with the pet more then i am!
Good luck, hope you can get the cute bunny.
PS: please do everything you can to keep your pups away from the bunny it would be a horrific sight if the dogs got to her. I'm sure you won't let that happen but i have heard bunnies are curious little things. Be prepared for that.
Source(s): Myself. - 5 years ago
Well Maybe She Got Attached To The Last Animal You Had And She Was Very Heart Broken When It Died And She's Not Ready For That Type Of Thing In Her Life Again. I Would Just Suggest Talking To Her. Dont Whine And Say Please A thousand Times. Make Sure You State All The Responsibilities You Will Be Taking Care Of And All The Benefits. Hope For The Best;)
- 1 decade ago
well, my daughter has a bunny and I wish I would have told her no - they are not as easy to take care of as one might think - a dog or cat is actually easier. they are VERY messy and if it gets away from you - it could take HOURS to get it back.
my daughter asked me over and over and I said no and no - then when her birthday was coming - and I asked what she want - she said a bunny - she said it the entire month - so - I surprised her with a bunny... but make sure you really want it - because there cages are smelly, they poop alot, they dont play with you, they are VERY curious and want to go in every little crack they can find and hide, you have to take care of them.
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- 1 decade ago
Do as much cleaning as you can. Impress your mom by washing her car,taking out trash,getting good grades,and study hard. Also feed and play with your dogs.
I wanted bunnies before when I was 12. My mom bought it for me because I got good grades.
Do the same thing as me.
Source(s): My experience - 1 decade ago
All you need her to know is that you have responsibility and will love the bunny. You can do that, right?
- 1 decade ago
you know what....... tell her that........ if youre responsible......... and you are goood with petz she should understand...... by the looks of it........ you are telling the truth :) good luck xoxo.
